It's been awhile since I published anything, so plenty has happened around the whisky industry since my last update. I'm not even going to make an effort to be comprehensive in my coverage, rather I'll stick with a handful of news items that have stood out for me. First off, it's always exciting when a …
Port Ellen (Douglas McGibbon’s Provenance) 1983 27 year old
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: If you can find it, yes! Availability: Scarce, perhaps altogether gone. ABV: 46% Presentation: Unchillfiltered and natural color General information: Distilled Spring 1983, bottled 2010, 27 years old Bottling type: Independent Character: Smoky, briney and oily. Score: 97/100 The details: Of all the distilleries that fell victim to the …
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Update
For those loyal folks who follow this site or check in from time to time, you've likely noticed that there has been a dearth of new content since the end of the summer. The main reason for that is that I enrolled in a graduate program in economics this fall. It's been more than a …
Convalmore 36 (1977)
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Yes and no. Stunning whisky, but good luck finding any, and prepare to pay a steep price if you can. Availability: Scarce. It was a limited release when it hit shelves 11 years ago, and time and a mostly positive buzz have not made it more plentiful. ABV: 58% …
Benrinnes 15 (Flora and Fauna)
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Yes, very highly! Availability: UK/EU specialty retail ABV: 43% Presentation: Unspecified General information: Almost certainly first-fill sherry Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Heavy, meaty and rich. Score: 94/100 The details: One of the older distilleries on Speyside, Benrinnes was originally founded by Peter MacKenzie in 1826, shortly after the passage …
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